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Boko Haram kills 37 in Nigeria's Yobe state - police

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 11:41
Mourners attending the burial of villagers shot dead by jihadists are killed in their vehicle, police say.
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Edgar Lungu - Zambian ex-president stripped of retirement benefits

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 08:55
Edgar Lungu's return to politics means he loses perks such as state protection, cars and a house.
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Tigray peace deal war anniversary: Humanitarian situation is ‘dire’

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 08:18
It is a year since a peace deal was agreed to end the bloody conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
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Seychelles ‘secrecy factory’ exploiting UK loophole

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 06:14
Seychelles company linked to Putin’s inner circle exploited UK loophole for hundreds of firms, BBC finds.
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Agoa Forum: Has the US trade pact helped Africa?

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 01:22
The future of what was billed as a game-changing pact between Africa and the US is in the balance.
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Henrietta Rushwaya: Zimbabwe president's niece convicted of gold-smuggling

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 19:19
Henrietta Rushwaya was caught with 6kg of gold while passing through airport security on her way to Dubai.
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Germany asks forgiveness for Tanzania colonial crimes

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 18:39
German forces killed almost 300,000 people during the Maji Maji rebellion in the early 1900s.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Rassie van der Dussen & Quinton de Kock star as South Africa thrash New Zealand

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 17:24
South Africa are on the brink of clinching a World Cup semi-final berth after crushing New Zealand by 190 runs.
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Dancing Queen! Camilla in Kenya animal sanctuary visit

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 16:33
The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.
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Israel-Gaza war: Three reasons Egypt tightly controls the Rafah crossing

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 15:59
The Rafah crossing with Gaza has been open and shut frequently over the years. Why is it so contentious for Egypt?
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Uganda court fines US couple $28,000 for child cruelty

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 14:59
The couple had faced life in prison on charges of torture but agreed to a plea bargain.
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Asamoah Gyan: Former Ghana captain must pay compensation to ex-wife after divorce case

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 13:19
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan must pay compensation to his ex-wife after a court ruled on their divorce case.
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Zimbabwe's cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 01:40
Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water.
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King Charles says 'no excuse' for Kenya colonial violence

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 22:12
King Charles acknowledged the "wrongdoings" of the colonial era during his state visit to Kenya.
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Legal row over 2,800,000% mark-up for African mask

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 20:41
A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction.
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Five 'dangerous' prisoners escape from Tunisian jail

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 18:26
Interior ministry calls on citizens to provide information on escaped prisoners to prevent "terrorist acts".
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Matthew Lani: South African TikTok star freed after 'fake doctor' arrest

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 18:11
Matthew Lani had been picked up after entering a hospital and accused of impersonating a doctor.
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Facebook's algorithms 'supercharged' hate speech in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 15:48
Rights group Amnesty International makes damning allegations against the social media giant.
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South Africa's Rugby World Cup champions get heroes' welcome

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 12:24
The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.
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DR Congo court ruling clears block to Moïse Katumbi's run for president

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:56
A rival presidential hopeful said Moïse Katumbi was not eligible to run on the grounds of nationality.
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